THIS WEEK AT

ST. JOHN'S

Faith + Fiction : Wednesday, May 8, 2024

For those planning ahead, the next selection for the Faith + Fiction Book Discussion Group will be Walter Wangerin's The Book of the Dun Cow. The group will meet Wednesday May 8th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Green-Meldrim House. Please join us!

Calling the Women of St. Johns:

 Meeting Thursday May 9 at 5:30 p.m., Green-Meldrim House



The Women of St. John’s invites all parishioners and friends to attend our May social. Tru Helms will present ‘Across the Street’ on her research concerning the relationship between St. John’s Church and the Green-Meldrim House. After the presentation, we’ll enjoy appetizers, libations and fellowship. GMH doors will open at 5:30, short business meeting and presentation will begin at 6 pm. Spouses and friends welcome! Registration & a donation of $10 per person are suggested, but not required (click here to register)

The Women of Saint John’s (WSJ) is an organization of the parish open to all adult women who wish to be involved. There are no dues and no obligations – just an opportunity to grow in faith and in fellowship with other women as we come together to support the mission of St. John’s Church. For more information, see our recent letter in last week’s e-newsletter, or online at stjohnssav.org/women

Sunday May 12: The Sunday after Ascension and Mother's Day (schedule)

8 a.m. Holy Communion, Church

9 a.m. Family Holy Communion, Chapel (Church School Awards Day)

Professional photographer Mallory Moran will be in the St. John's Garden Mall to take family photos after this service.

10 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (may conclude early to accommodate the musical prelude)

10:40 a.m. Brass Prelude with Organ for Ascension (River Street Brass Ensemble)

11 a.m. Morning Prayer & Sermon (with brass), Church

12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour, Green-Meldrim House

5 p.m. Family Evensong with the St. John's Boy's Choir, Church

6 p.m. Reception, Green-Meldrim House

Family Evensong : Sunday May 12^th  5 p.m.

featuring the St. John’s Boys Choir 

Reception to follow in the Green-Meldrim House

Notes from the Boy's Choir

Director Kristi Bryson reports: The boys are becoming great friends. They made it clear to me that they're keen to share their love of singing with friends and would like to recruit more boys for next year. We currently have 7; I think we can manage up to 12 next year. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them contact me. 

Volunteers Needed for Living Vine Tournament (and lunch!)

MONDAY, May 13, 2024 Crosswinds Golf Club 31408

We are excited to have a golf team of men and ladies ready to play in the The Living Vine Maternity Home's inaugural charity golf event, "Links for The Living Vine" ! We can now use 3-5 additional volunteers to be stationed at holes in the course on the day of the tournament. No golf experience needed! This includes a delicious fried chicken and banana pudding lunch. If you can help, please contact Melanie Helmken ( mbhelmken@gmail.com)

As a cornerstone of our community for the past 29 years, The Living Vine Maternity Home has been dedicated to providing comprehensive support for in crisis pregnant women and their babies. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, good spirits, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of pregnant women in need. Learn more here .

Upcoming Worship:

Week of Easter 5

Mon.-Fri ., May 6^th – May 10^th

8:15 a.m. Online Morning Prayer

Monday:

5 p.m. Evening Prayer with Holy Communion, Chapel

 Tuesday:

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer with Holy Communion, Chapel

5 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

Wednesday:

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Chapel

12 p.m. Holy Communion, Church

5 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

9 p.m. Sung Compline, Church

Thursday: Ascension Day

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer with Holy Communion, Chapel

12 p.m. Holy Communion, Church

5 p.m. Evening Prayer with Holy

Communion, Chapel

 Friday:

5 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

Sunday, May 12:

The Sunday after Ascension

8 a.m. Holy Communion, Church

9 a.m. Family Holy Communion, Chapel

10 a.m. All Ages Sunday School

10:40 a.m. Brass Prelude with Organ

11 a.m.  Morning Prayer & Sermon,

 Church/Online

12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour,

Green Meldrim House

5 p.m. Family Evensong

with the St. John’s Boy’s Choir

6 p.m. Reception,

Green-Meldrim House

RESOURCES

The Parish Paper (05-5-24)

11 am service booklet, Easter 5

Lessons for the Week of Easter 5 (5/6 - 5/11/24)

Encore Wednesday at PACK May 15

4:30-6 p.m. 4 Mall Terrace, 31406

Thank you again for all your help at PACK this year! We will meet for one additional session to pack food supplies for the hungry in our community next Wednesday, May 15 at 4:30p.m. This is a great chance to find out what this outreach opportunity involves. Questions: contact Stuart Clifford at stuartclifford@comcast.net

Learn more at www.packsavannah.com

2024 Summer Concerts open Wed. May 22

St. John's Garden Mall, 7 p.m.

We are thrilled to begin our Summer Concerts with Ethan Nathaniel, a singer/songwriter out of Charlotte, NC, who will be performing on Wednesday May 22 at 7 pm in the Green-Meldrim Mall. His new album “Sidelines” is available at all the normal outlets. The concert is free of charge and there will be food trucks on site with food for purchase. More info at stjohnssav.org/arts

2024 Summer Youth Guide Program

at the Green-Meldrim House beginning June 6

A Youth Guide is a trained and skilled historic house tour guide.

This program is open to students age 14-18 (rising 9th through 12th grades). For more information on this exciting learning and volunteer opportunity, click here .

Help a Young Parishioner

Parishioners are encouraged to help a member of St. John's youth, Hunter Brigdon, as he prepares for a trip to South Africa next month. Hunter is collecting supplies to distribute to those in need on his trip. To learn more about the Safari Club International Blue Bag program and what supplies Hunter is collecting, visit the SCI website here. Please contact the Brigdons with any questions at 912-308-8814 or drop off donations at Brigdon Animal Hospital.

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